# PCB Layout Engineer, Robotics at OpenAI

- Company: OpenAI
- Status: Open
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Location: San Francisco · Remote
- Level: Mid-level
- Discipline: Engineering
- Employment: Full-time
- Salary: $318K–485K
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Skills: Research, Robotics
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openai/7bee6731-7619-4fb4-a2f4-7f0003a0fd9e

## Description

About the Team

Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and advancing toward AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world environments. Working across the full model and systems stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the physical constraints of real-world systems to improve people’s lives.

About the Role

We are looking for a PCB Layout Engineer to design high-density electronics for next-generation robotic systems. You will own PCB layout from floor planning through fabrication release, working closely with electrical, SI/PI, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

This role is based in San Francisco and requires in-person presence four days per week.

In this role, you will:

 - Own PCB layout, component placement, routing, and fabrication release for complex robotic systems.

 - Collaborate with SI/PI engineers to refine layouts based on simulation results.

 - Implement high-speed routing, controlled impedance, power distribution, decoupling, grounding, EMI/EMC, thermal, and mechanical-integration requirements.

 - Work directly with fabricators and assembly partners to define stack-ups, establish design rules, drive DFM/DFA/DFT reviews, and close findings before release.

 - Prepare fabrication and assembly documentation, including drawings, ODB++, drill files, stack-up tables, and manufacturing notes.

 - Inspect newly received PCBAs and participate in board-level manufacturing failure analysis.

 - Contribute to re

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